I had a bit similar situation like yours, but instead of asked the return of user title, i asked the staff for a new (the first) one. (through a thread too)
But dang, the thread turned into a trap.
Some members (me included) had their user title turned into something cool or wacky against their will. (Unfortunately, i got the wacky one)
It has gone now, and i'm grateful for having back this average joe 'member' user title.
